Charlie Paris Watches Initial 36 - Jour/Nuit - Aventurine DorévsRolex Oyster Perpetual

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Charlie Paris Watches Initial 36 - Jour/Nuit - Aventurine Doré at true scale

Initial 36 - Jour/Nuit - Aventurine Doré

Rolex Oyster Perpetual at true scale

Oyster Perpetual

Diameter

36mm

31mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

n/a

Thickness

10mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

55h

highest

MSRP

$745

lowest

$6,300

Movement

Miyota 82S7

2232

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
31mm
Thickness
10mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
Green
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S7
2232
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
55h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$6,300
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Charlie Paris Watches Initial 36 - Jour/Nuit - Aventurine Doré

Owners find the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Jour/Nuit - Aventurine Doré to be an attractive and good value purchase. Some owners would prefer a date complication and a luminous dial, and one user wished the 36mm case was thinner. The Miyota 82S7 movement is described as a decent, functional workhorse. Overall, owners rate the Charlie Paris Watches INITIAL 36 - Jour/Nuit - Aventurine Doré highly for its affordability and attractive design.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Owners widely praise the Rolex Oyster Perpetual for its understated design, versatility, and suitability as an everyday watch, with many appreciating its quality and discreet appearance. Reviewers note the 41mm yellow-dial model's surprising wearability and that its 12mm thickness easily slides under a cuff. Accuracy is reported at +/- 2 seconds per day, and the movement offers approximately 70 hours of power reserve. However, lume in the thin hands is nearly invisible in darkness. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is notoriously difficult to acquire from authorized dealers due to high demand and limited production, with wait times potentially exceeding a year for specific configurations. Some owners find certain dial colors or sizes, like the 41mm, too large, preferring smaller options for better fit or easier acquisition. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Oyster Perpetual highly for its discreet quality and wearability, making it a sought-after first luxury watch.

From video reviewers

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual's enduring appeal and versatility for everyday wear are consistently praised. Reviewers note the watch's high price point relative to its specifications and mention the difficulty in acquiring one at retail due to demand.